Job Summary:From toys to apparel, from books to games, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) brings our products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars, our efforts to provide experiential products, designed to entertain and inspire, is industry-leading and category shaping.
Responsibilities:

• Have full understanding of managing category/department(s). Development/create full production tech packs for softlines global styles to send to factory for costing and sample submission.
• Sketch flat sketches and correct sketches using Adobe Illustrator (CAD).
• Experience with garment assembly/construction and pattern drafting/draping of managing dept/s
• Experience with garment making from 1st sample to pre-production to final production step-by-step
• Have fundamental understand of grade rules and grade application of managing dept/s
• Have fundamental understand of fabrication usage and trim treatment of managing dept/s
• Mindful of company calendar and overlapping timeline/delivery
• *Effectiveness of conducting fit session with live model, mannequins, and VTC-virtual teleconference (see Tech dept process for details)
• Partner and guide overseas agents and factories to provide quality products of managing dept/s
• Partner with our teams to maintain Brand consistency of managing dept/s
• Monitor guests feedback and callouts online of managing dept/s
• Manage email communication daily
• Manage and meet deadlines…daily, weekly, seasonally, quarterly, and annually
• Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment
• Manage the daily responsibilities of the Technical Designer role.
• Support overall Tech Dept processes and procedures.
• Oversee the development and status of departmental style (pattern/block/sloper) library and monitor its' use and implementation with vendors.
• Oversee the departmental product development process, ensuring that deadlines and goals are met.
• Analyze garment construction and adjust based on factory, fabric, and cost factors. Ensure consistency of construction details within the department.
• Abilities to analyze proper sizing/grading for different categories.
• Capable to analyze pattern and marker layout, adjusting if possible to maximize yield.
• Have strong fit correction experience and problem solving to pass testing.
• Have design/style/silhouette function comprehension.
• Have textile weaving/knitting and trim knowledge.
• Apply technical skills with Production-friendly construction and sewing ability.
• Maintain brand consistency in fit/make/quality.
• Work with Manager to periodically review established departmental standards and guidelines for fit and construction against the market.
• Monitor and report on departmental progress of the fit, construction, and follow-through of divisional top styles.
• Support PI-Product Integrity partners to apply Child Safety Regulations and Testing Standards.
• Have clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Attend departmental and team meetings, make sure team is represented in line review, line pass, and other meetings and provide recap.
• If applicable, have ability to manage and train Jr. Tech Designer.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience in softlines technical design
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator Optitex and CAD Pattern Design software (or Browzwear)
• Advance understanding of technical skills in manufacturing and production process from development to pre-production
• Advance knowledge of patternmaking, draping, fit correction, grading. Knowledge of fabric/trim yield calculation and costing
• Advance knowledge of quality garment construction and production friendly construction. Knowledge of production cutting/sewing/machinery
• Effective communication and analytical skills
• Full understanding of time management to perform multitask
• Computer/technology skills including Microsoft Suite Including Excel and Adobe

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advance knowledge of patternmaking, draping, fit correction, grading. Knowledge of fabric/trim yield calculation and costing.
• Advance knowledge of quality garment construction and production friendly construction. Knowledge of production cutting/sewing/machinery

Required Education

• 2-4 year specialized degree required in related field or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information:Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits